Historical and Allegorical Etchings

A series of etchings illustrating historical scenes, landscapes, and allegorical figures, showcasing diverse artistic styles and themes from various periods.

Copper engraving by Jan Wierix depicting virtues, created between 1570 and 1620, showing allegorical figures representing moral qualities and virtues.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from the mid-18th to mid-19th century depicting various scenes in book illustrations, showing figures, settings, and compositions.

Etchings by Jan Peeters showing a variety of landscapes, created between 1644 and 1678, depicting natural scenery and geographic features.

Etching by Jacques-Philippe Le Bas, 1779-1785, depicting French historical figures with detailed attire, postures, and interactions for a book illustration.

Copper engraving by Jan Wierix depicting virtues, created between 1570 and 1620, showing allegorical figures representing moral qualities and virtues.

Etching by Mathias Zundt from 1498-1572 depicting the moment of the death of a Christian, showing figure, gestures, and religious composition.

Illustrative works by Oscar Pletsch from 1850 to 1900 depicting children in play, domestic settings, and outdoor scenes using wood engraving techniques.

This etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1784-1786 depicts Peter the Great leading a bride to an officer, showing ceremonial actions and figures in formal attire.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki illustrating Lienhard and Gertrud from Pestalozzis book, created in 1782, showing characters, interior details, and period clothing.

Etching by François Pigeot depicting two women in front of a Venus statue and two women making music in a garden, created 1761-1834, showing figures, sculpture, instruments, and outdoor setting.

Copper engraving and etching in dotting manner by Bernard Picart, created between 1714 and 1728, depicting frontispieces for books with ornamental or symbolic design.

Etching by Willem Basse showing Maria with child and John, the Escape to Egypt, and Saint Francis in meditation, created between 1630 and 1672, depicting religious figures and scenes.

Etching by Jacques-Philippe Le Bas showing French historical figures, created between 1779 and 1785 using copper engraving.

Copper engraving and etching by Albrecht Dürer after 1502 depicting scenes from the life of Mary, showing figures, gestures, and landscape elements.

Etchings by various engravers between 1760 and 1808 created as illustrations for books on different subjects.

Etching by Jacques Callot from 1622-1623 depicting two elegant women, a spinner, and scenes from The Little Passion, showing figures, gestures, and detailed composition.

Around 1800, Jean Michel Moreau created this copper engraving and etching with vignettes illustrating Voltaires works, noted for fine linework and detail.

Etching by Conte Pietro Antonio Rotari depicting head studies and the scene of Venus greeting Aeneas and Achates, produced between 1722 and 1762.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki depicting Dance of Death for the 1792 Lauenburg Genealogical Calendar, produced in 1791.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1771 illustrating scenes from Ariosto's Rasender Roland, showing figures, landscape elements, and compositional detail.

Copper engraving and etching by Virgil Solis the Elder from 1529-1562 depicting various allegories, showing figures, gestures, symbols, and moral or conceptual representations in early modern European prints.

Johann Georg Willes etchings (1730-1801) depict landscapes, showing natural scenery, trees, terrain, and atmospheric conditions in 18th-century European printmaking.

Copper engraving and etching by Georg Friedrich Schmidt from the 18th century depicting vignettes with various representations, showing figures, symbols, and decorative elements.

Oscar Pletsch's wooden stitch print from 1850-1900 depicts children playing musical instruments, showing figures, instruments, clothing, and outdoor setting in detail.

An etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1790 illustrating Prussian-Brandenburg State History in a book, showing historical figures, architecture, and landscape elements.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1784-1850 illustrating scenes from Shakespeare's Macbeth, showing characters, gestures, and stage composition.

Copper engraving by Charles Louis Lingée from 1775 depicting a book illustration with figures, interior architecture, and decorative details.

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki's 1795 etching illustrates scenes from Samuel Richardson's novel 'Clarissa'. The work captures the emotional depth and social dynamics of the narrative.

Etching by Johann Adam von Bartsch showing human and animal figures in various representations, created in 1796.

Etching by Jacques-Philippe Le Bas from 1779-1785 depicting figures from French history in a book illustration format.

Woodcut by Georg Lemberger depicting scenes from the High Testament, showing biblical figures, composition, and religious motifs, created between 1500 and 1540.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1791 illustrating historical events from older, medium, and recent periods for book illustrations, emphasizing precise line work and composition.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki illustrating Clear Plessis from Lafontaines book, created in 1794, showing figures, interior details, and period attire.

Copper engraving by Étienne Delaune depicting various moral allegories, created in 1580, illustrating ethical and symbolic narratives through classical figures.

Etching by Salomon Gessner depicting vignettes with various representations, created between 1750 and 1788, illustrating small detailed scenes with figures, animals, and landscapes.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1783-1784 illustrating scenes for a library of novels, showing figures, actions, and interior settings.

Etching and copper engraving by Jean Michel Moreau, around 1800, featuring illustrations for Denis Diderot, Salomon Gessner, and Ludwig Ferdinand Huber with detailed composition and figures.

Etching by Antonio Tempesta from 1575-1630 illustrating scenes from the Old Testament, showing biblical figures, narrative events, and architectural and landscape details.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki illustrating Carl von Carlsberg from Salzmanns book, created between 1783 and 1784, showing figures, interior details, and period attire.

A 1552-1554 etching by Wenzel Hollar illustrating book scenes from Vergils works.

Etchings by Pierre Brebiette from 1618-1642 depicting the Holy Family in various compositions, showing figures, gestures, drapery, and religious iconography.

Etching by Jacques Callot created 1617-1620 depicting the seven deadly sins, showing allegorical figures representing pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, and sloth.

Etching by Chodowiecki from 1782 showing Centifolium Stultorum and narrative scenes in the Göttingen pocket calendar, focusing on figures and composition.

Etching by Bartholomäus Reiter depicting Christ carrying the cross, created between 1609 and 1610, illustrating the Passion and religious devotion.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1793 depicting fables and stories by Gellert, Gleim, Hagedorn, Lichtwer, and Pfeffel in illustrated book form.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1793 depicting Brandenburg history, showing figures, buildings, and historical composition for a book illustration.

Etched title leaf with biblical scenes by Claudine Bouzonnet-Stella, created in 1660.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki for the 1788 Göttingen pocket calendar, illustrating Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', depicting characters, costumes, gestures, and stage elements, created in 1787.

Etching by Adriaen van Ostade depicting various scenes from daily life, created in the 17th century, showing multiple human figures engaged in different activities.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki illustrating Pestalozzi's 'Lienhard and Gertrud,' created in 1782 as a book illustration.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki depicting Shakespeare's 'Coriolan' for the Lauenburg Genealogical Calendar of 1787, showing figures and dramatic narrative in book illustration.

View on a square with gallows, Léonce Petit, 1875 print Print on uncut sheet with RP-P-1991-230. paper etching / drypoint instruments of torture, execution or punishment: gallows. city-view, and landscape with man-made constructions

Etching by Constant Bourgeois from 1785-1841 depicting Italian towns, countryside, and architectural landmarks within natural landscapes.

Copper engraving by Jan Wierix, dated 1570-1620, illustrating scenes from Genesis, including the creation of the world, Adam and Eve, and early biblical narratives.

An etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1788 depicting the title page of the Berlin Genealogical Calendar 1789 with fashion horses, showing figures, horses, and decorative elements.

Copper engraving by Pieter de Jode depicting the King of Lydia and a courtesan, created between 1590 and 1634.

An etching by Jacques Fricquet, created between 1663 and 1716, depicting the allegorical figure of Constantia, representing steadfastness and moral virtue in a symbolic composition.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki in 1780 depicting female occupations and Penelope, showing figures, activities, and compositional elements.

A 1531 woodcut by Hans Brosamer illustrating scenes from the New Testament, showing figures in biblical narratives.

Etching and copper engraving by Franz Isaac Brun from 1559-1560 depicting Turkish men and women, focusing on hairstyles, headdresses, and traditional attire.

Etching by Stefano della Bella from 1630-1664 depicting a title sheet with diverse figure studies, sketches, and preliminary drawings.

Etchings by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1776-1791 depicting various scenes with figures, actions, and settings, illustrating narrative or daily life.

Copper engraving by Albrecht Dürer depicting the Virgin with a pear, created between the 16th and 19th centuries.

A woodcut by Heinrich Holtzmüller from 1545-1559 illustrating the fifth and sixth articles of the twelve articles of the Christian credo, showing figures and symbolic details.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1793 illustrating scenes from the history of the Middle Ages for a book, showing figures, architecture, and medieval events in late 18th-century European print technique.

This copper engraving and etching by Jean Michel Moreau, created around 1800, depicts vignette scenes to accompany Voltaires texts, rendered with classical motifs.

Johann Ladenspelders 16th century etching depicts allegorical figures representing soil and Mercury, executed with detailed lines, tonal shading, and compositional elements.

This around 1800 copper engraving and etching by Jean Michel Moreau provides vignette illustrations to accompany Voltaires writings, executed with precision and detail.

Copper engraving and etching by Virgil Solis the Elder from 1529-1562 depicting dancers and musicians, showing figures, gestures, musical instruments, attire, and interior or stage settings in early modern European prints.

Etching with roulette by Paul Flindt the Younger depicting animals and mythical creatures with detailed features and postures around 1600.

Etching by Stefano della Bella from 1630-1664 showing figure and head studies with attention to posture, gesture, and anatomical detail.

Etching by Cornelis Dusart from 1685 depicting a peasant pair skiing, showing clothing, posture, and movement in a rural setting.

Copper engraving by Charles François Silvestre showing traders and customs of the Ottoman Empire, produced around 1700.

Etching by Franz Riepenhausen depicting multiple scenes from the Iliu Persis, created in 1805, showing narrative actions and figures.

Woodcut by Georg Lemberger depicting scenes from the High Testament, showing biblical figures, composition, and religious motifs, created between 1500 and 1540.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, 1785, illustrating Shakespeare's King Henry IV for Göttingen pocket calendar, depicting figures, gestures, and composition.

Gessners etchings from 1750-1788 show diverse vignettes including landscapes, figures, animals, and architectural details in fine line work.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1779 illustrating scenes from Le Sage's Gil Blas, showing characters, actions, and narrative settings.

Copper engraving by Claude Mellan created between 1620 and 1688 depicting allegorical figures, title vignettes, and saints, showing symbolic and religious elements.

Woman and Man in conversation, Adriaen van Ostade, 1941 The print is part of a portfolio and is printed on one album magazine with another print. Haarlem paper etching The print is part of a portfolio and is printed on one album magazine with another print. Haarlem paper etching

The 1636 etching 'The Pictures of the Year' by Jacques Callot shows detailed depictions of seasonal events, festivals, and human activity, rendered in fine line work.

This 1641 etching by Johann Wilhelm Baur illustrates a scene from 'The Metamorphoses', highlighting mythological figures, composition, and narrative for book illustration.

Copper engraving and etching by Jacob Houbraken illustrating artist portraits from Jacob Campo Weyerman's book on Dutch painters, created 1729-1780

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, 1783, illustrating Siegfried von Lindenberg for Göttingen pocket calendar, showing figures, landscape, and composition details.

An etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki created between 1788 and 1798 depicting various scenes, showing multiple figures in detailed composition and period attire.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1780 illustrating head cleaning and clothing details in the Lauenburg Genealogical Calendar of 1781, showing figures and attire.

An etching by Virgil Solis the Elder from 1529-1562 depicting various types of jewelry, showing detailed designs, shapes, and ornamental patterns.

Woodcut by Jost Amman from the second half of the 16th century depicting male figures from mythology, showing gestures, attire, and composition.

Etching by Sebastian Langer, 1792-1841, showing a man making advances toward a woman, with figures positioned in a domestic or outdoor setting, detailed clothing and posture.

Woodcut by Virgil Solis the Elder from 1566 depicting Aesop's fables with detailed figures of humans and animals, arranged in narrative scenes.

A woodcut by Jost Amman from 1568 illustrating various professions and trades from the Eygich description, showing figures, tools, and attire.

Etching by Balthasar Jenichen depicting dukes and the Elector of Saxony, showing figures in ceremonial attire with heraldic and symbolic elements, created between 1563 and 1621.

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki's 1795 etching illustrates scenes from Samuel Richardson's novel 'Clarissa'. The work captures the emotional depth and social dynamics of the narrative.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1780-1794 depicting various scenes, showing figures, gestures, events, and compositions in different settings.

The etching by Franz Edmund Weirotter from 1766-1768 shows the fifth episode of areas and fragments of old buildings, illustrating architectural details, ruins, and landscape composition.

Woodcut by Virgil Solis the Elder from 1552 depicting scenes from the Passion of Christ, illustrating key moments of the crucifixion narrative with detailed 16th-century woodcut technique.

Etching by Cornelis Dusart depicting various genre scenes with farmers, created in 1685.

Copper engraving and etching by Crispin van de Passe depicting the title page 'Arcus' with emblematic imagery, created between 1584 and 1637.

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